Nehemiah 8:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:4 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:4 — KJV
“And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. pulpit...: Heb. tower of wood”
— Nehemiah 8:4 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:4 in Context — About the Book of Nehemiah
Nehemiah is the Bible's project-management masterclass soaked in prayer. A royal cupbearer hears Jerusalem's walls are rubble, weeps, fasts, prays — then rebuilds them in fifty-two days despite ridicule and threats. Every chapter shows prayer and practical action working as one.
Cross-References for Nehemiah 8:4
“And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple. corner: Heb. shoulder”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:4: stood, right, hand
“He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was for the priests to wash in. such...: Heb. the work of burnt offering”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:4: made, right, hand
“And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. sang...: Heb. made their voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:4: ezra, made, shema
“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next...: Heb. at their hand their office...: Heb. it was upon them”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:4: scribe, made, hand
“And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:4: stood, right, hand
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